Susan Silvis
Portville,NY
Summary
Dedicated Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner skilled in comprehensive patient assessments and personalized care planning. Proven track record in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education, effectively managing acute and chronic conditions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Total Senior Care
Olean, NY
11.2019 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for senior patients to identify healthcare needs.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventive health measures to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated services for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions, optimizing treatment plans and improving patient outcomes.
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
UPMC Cole
Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania
08.2014 - 11.2019
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided education on chronic disease management and preventive health measures.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Daemen College
Buffalo, NY06-2014
Skills
- Comprehensive assessments
- Care plan development
- Chronic disease care
- Primary care delivery
- Medication management
- Treatment planning
- Electronic health record management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Patient rapport
- Geriatric care
- Palliative care
- Sound judgment
Timeline
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Total Senior Care
11.2019 - Current
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
UPMC Cole
08.2014 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Daemen College